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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.

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Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
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Amazing Animal Food Growth Possible Yourself
Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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Doubt Existence Goodness Live Man
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Art Myself Yourself
Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Fly Happiness Wings
A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Fascination One Liner Point
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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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Death Fools Life Promise Yourself

You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.

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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.

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